The Rose Group Wins the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association's Restaurant Neighbor Award

NEWTOWN, Pa. — The Rose Group, a leading franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Corner Baker Cafe, will be awarded with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (PRLA) Restaurant Neighbor Award during the Spring Membership Meeting Gala on Sunday, March 10. The PRLA Restaurant Neighbor Award recognizes restaurant companies that have shown outstanding community service and involvement.

“The Rose Group’s philanthropic endeavors and deep support for charitable organizations in the communities they serve is extraordinary,” said Patrick Conway, President & CEO of the PRLA. Conway added, “The Rose Group embodies what our industry is all about – service to our guests and service to the communities in which we live and work. The charitable work of the employees of The Rose Group makes a real impact in the communities the company serves.”

The Rose Group partners with charities, civic groups, clubs, non-profit organizations and schools to provide support in many ways. For instance, the Flapjack Fundraiser program is an effective way for organizations to raise funds by hosting a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s. Other local initiatives include Dining to Donate, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the James A. Michener Art Museum partnership.

“We are honored to be recognized for the fourth time in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Jeff Warden, CEO of The Rose Group. “Community involvement has always been an integral part of our organization. We take pride in our many neighborhood programs and hope to continue these initiatives for many years to come.”

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The Rose Group is among three other state winners who will be submitted to the National Restaurant Association for consideration for the national Restaurant Neighbor Award. Four national winners will be chosen and will receive $5,000 each to support their local community efforts.

About The Rose Group

The Rose Group, headquartered in Newtown, Pa., is the 33th largest restaurant franchise company in the United States. They currently own and operate 58 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. The company is the first franchisee for Corner Bakery Cafe, operating six cafes in Eastern Pennsylvania. The Rose Group also co-owns and operates three Shannon Rose restaurants, an independent Irish pub and restaurant in North Jersey. More information on The Rose Group can be found on their website at www.therosegroup.com.

About the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Founded in 1937, the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association represents more than 7,500 Pa., food service and lodging establishments located across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry plays an integral role in the state’s economy, employing more than 960,000 people and generating revenues of more than $42 billion annually.